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STARLINK-4030 (52698)
COSPAR: 2022-053AU | Alt Name: Starlink 4030
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52698
International Designator
2022-053AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:39:18 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
276.61°
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Argument of Perigee
83.33°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4030
Alternative Name
Starlink 4030
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52698U 22053AU 26200.61062625 .00000071 00000+0 22559-4 0 9994
2 52698 53.1604 276.6088 0001075 83.3270 276.7844 15.08835096230990
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4030 is a Starlink satellite, officially designated 2022-053AU, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 18, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a mission focused on communication. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Its equipment includes Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
275
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-18-43
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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